Care home gets fitness boost from Mr Motivator
Residents at Finavon Court Care Home in Glenrothes have received an extraordinary burst of encouragement after celebrity fitness icon Mr Motivator surprised them with a personalised video message praising their dedication to daily exercise.
The home’s Activities Co-ordinator, Lisa Hogan, has been running morning Wake Up Shake Up sessions to support wellbeing, mobility, and social connection for seven months. Looking for new ways to inspire residents, she began incorporating Mr Motivator’s online exercise routines and the impact has been remarkable.
Residents have been eagerly getting up to take part each day, reporting reduced stiffness, better mood, and even improved sleep thanks to the increased movement. The classes have also become a joyful social highlight of the morning.
Adding extra fun to the sessions is the group’s cheerful mascot, William the Bear, who takes part fully dressed as Mr Motivator himself, complete with trademark leotard and hair, and has quickly become a favourite among residents.
Delighted by the residents’ enthusiasm, Lisa reached out to Mr Motivator to share their progress. To her surprise, he responded with a heartwarming filmed message where he said:
“Hey Finavon Court. I hear that you work out every single day to my videos and that you are getting fitter… you feel better, stress is gone… I applaud you. One day I’m gonna find a time to come and visit you guys — and that bear dressed up as me had better move out the way and let the real main man in! Keep on doing what you’re doing. Be happy always… you are very, very special and I appreciate you.”
Residents were thrilled by the surprise, cheering as the video was played during their morning warm-up.
Dawn Hunter, Service Manager at Finavon court said: “Seeing the joy and confidence these classes bring to our residents has been truly inspiring. Lisa has created something special, a space where movement, laughter, and connection come together. To have Mr Motivator acknowledge their efforts has given the whole home such a lift, in fact they’re so inspired they now want weights! We are incredibly proud of our residents and their commitment to staying active and engaged.”
For further information on the activities available at Finavon court please visit www.holmes-care.co.uk/finavon-court